sassymoon

This isn't one where you can be scrolling through your social media while watching. It's the type of film which counts on the viewer to notice the detail in the quiet moments. It counts on the viewer to piece together the hints- things, actions, and reactions that don't quite belong - to form a picture of what is happening. When this does happen, though, the payoff is chilling, and the film lingers in your brain, disturbingly, like many well-written psychological thrillers. So pay close attention, enjoy the beautifully still moments between the two sisters, as a lot hinges on their deep and close connection.

The film had potential to take several interesting directions but missed the mark. It could have explored the story of a woman navigating the ruthless world of content creation, delving into the ethical dilemmas and intense competition in that field. Or it could have leaned into a romantic drama, where the lead faces betrayal, channels her pain into personal growth, and emerges stronger. Instead, the film tries to juggle too many ideas and ends up feeling unfocused, with none of the initial concepts delivering a satisfying payoff.

The male characters are uniformly unlikable, while the lead woman is constantly victimized and her trust repeatedly abused. A pity, because Julie and Rayver clearly had chemistry. Both can also act. It's a frustrating waste of a talented cast, including veteran actresses Yayo Aguila and Candy Pangilinan, who deserved better material rather than the trite lines they uttered.

If the filmmakers wanted to tackle a contemporary topic with social relevance, they could take notes from No More Bets, which effectively addresses online gambling and its impact. This film, however, fails to decide what it wants to be. It teases a social media-driven plotline that could have examined issues like revenge and the ethics of posting explicit content, but it squanders the opportunity entirely.

As a woman, I want to see female characters who stand up for themselves and walk away from toxic relationships-permanently. If a man mistreats someone once, chances are he'll do it again. Deception, lying, and stalking is no way to start a good relationship. This repeated portrayal of women as forgiving and willing to overlook red flags for a chance at love is outdated and needs to stop. The film ought to have ended with her walking away, and not that wishy washy drivel.

Outdated ideas rehashed. The film leans heavily on tired stereotypes about women, presenting them as overly supportive and patient to a fault. The lead actor's character had no depth or growth-he remained clueless and irresponsible throughout. It's frustrating to see him repeatedly let people down because the women around him are too kind to tell him to grow up.

When his ex-girlfriend finally called him out on his behavior, he assumed everything was fine just because they slept together-completely missing the point. Meanwhile, his friends and enablers kept excusing his actions, letting him off the hook.

The story had potential to be relevant and grounded in 2024, but it felt half-baked, as if the writer wanted to explore one angle but was forced to add a forced romance. The result was a messy, unsatisfying film. Honestly, I'm glad we watched it on Netflix-if I'd paid for this, I'd be furious.